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High School Round Up: February 27, 2026

(WLOS) -GIRLS SOCCERA.C. Reynolds 2, Owen 0 (F)Asheville 1, Mooresville 0 (F)East Rutherford 4, Crest 1 (F)Patton 6, McDowell 0 (F)Pisgah 3, Madison 1 (F)Smoky

High School Round Up: February 26, 2026

(WLOS)GIRLS BASKETBALL (Second Round of State Playoffs)7A(6) McDowell 68, (11) Davie County 42 (F)6A(3) A.C. Reynolds 62, (14) Central Cabarrus 51 (F)(12) T.C.

High School Round Up: February 25, 2026

(WLOS)BASEBALLBrevard 2, Asheville 1 (F)Franklin 17, North Buncombe 6 (F)High Point Christian 16, Asheville Christian 0 (F)Kings Mountain 7, East Rutherford 1 (

High School Round Up: February 24, 2026

(WLOS)GIRLS BASKETBALL (FIRST ROUND OF STATE TOURNAMENT)7ABYE - (6) McDowell6A(12) T.C. Roberson 51, (21) Asheville 32 (F)BYE - (3) A.C. Reynolds5A(9) North Bun

Morris Takes Over in Epic Third Quarter as Brevard Defeats Meredith in First Round

The Brevard College women's basketball team (22-4) found itself down by one at the intermission to no. 8 seed Meredith (7-16), but sophomore guard Analee Morris

Morris Takes Over in Epic Third Quarter as Brevard Defeats Meredith in First Round

(WLOS) The Brevard College women's basketball team (22-4) found itself down by one at the intermission to no. 8 seed Meredith (7-16), but sophomore guard Analee

Baseball Suffers Doubleheader Sweep Against Rider on Saturday

UNC Asheville Baseball suffered a doubleheader sweep against Rider at Greenwood Field on Saturday (Feb. 21), dropping game one 10-8 and game two 10-2.Game OneRi

Homecoming Heroics: Asheville Tops Radford in Overtime

There was no place like home inside Kimmel Arena on Saturday (Feb. 21), as Asheville celebrated Homecoming with a thrilling 74–73 overtime victory over Radford.

Bulldogs Score Senior Day Victory over Presbyterian on Homecoming Saturday

UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball scored a 76-58 Senior Day win on Homecoming Saturday (Feb. 21) inside Kimmel Arena.Asheville led 14-10 after a low-scoring defe

High School Round Up: February 20, 2026

(WLOS)Girl's BasketballCherokee 89, Murphy 25 (F)McDowell, 54, Alexander Central 39 (F)Mountain Heritage 42, Hendersonville 41 (F)North Buncombe 58, A.C. Reyno

High School Round Up: February 19, 2026

(WLOS)GIRLS BASKETBALLNCISAA State Playoffs (Second Round)Asheville School 58, St. David's 19 (F)Mountain 8 Conference FinalPisgah 63, Franklin 56 (F)Western Hi

High School Round Up: February 18, 2026

(WLOS)GIRLS BASKETBALLA.C. Reynolds 47, T.C. Roberson 40 (F)Avery County 52, Owen 13 (F)Cherokee 69, Andrews 29 (F)Hibriten 65, East Rutherford 38 (F)McDowell 7

Pack Takes Down 16th-ranked North Carolina, 82-58

(WLOS) The NC State men’s basketball team (19-8, 10-4 ACC) defeated 16th-ranked North Carolina (20-6, 8-5 ACC), 82-58,Tuesday night inside a sold out Lenovo Cen

High School Round Up: February 17, 2026

(WLOS)GIRLS BASKETBALLAsheville School 56, Carolina Day 25 (F)East Rutherford 63, R-S Central 55 (F)Hibriten 77, Chase 7 (F)Hickory Grove Christian 56, Ashevill

WCU Baseball Bookends Season-Opening Sweep with Walk-Off Victories

Western Carolina baseball completed its season-opening, three-game series sweep of George Washington, claiming both ends of its Saturday doubleheader against th

Wheelbarrows take the hits as NASCAR stars and fans join Daytona’s late-night infield dash

The Daytona 500 may be the crown jewel of stockcar racing, but long after the engines cool each night, another tradition takes over the infield.

Bulldogs Split Saturday Twinbill to Wrap Up Opening Series with St. Bonaventure

UNC Asheville Baseball split its Saturday (Feb. 14) twinbill io wrap up its season-opening series with St. Bonaventure, with the Bulldogs dropping game one 10-5

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6 planets will soon align in rare 'planetary parade': Here's how and when to see it in WNC

Six planets will be above the horizon at the same time Saturday evening in what is known as a planetary parade.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians officially regain ownership of sacred mound

The Town of Franklin and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians came together Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, to officially sign the property deed for the sacred Noquisi

US, Israel launch attack on Iran, with Trump urging Iranians to 'seize control'

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the strikes, as they decimated his compound in Tehran.

Two people facing charges after a child shows signs of drug exposure at school

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) arrested two people after a child was brought to school experiencing symptoms of drug exposure.

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Drivers welcome return to NASCAR’s Chase format as Daytona 500 week begins

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Extra-Inning, Walk-Off Home Run Lifts WCU to Opening Day Win

Noah Quarless capped Western Carolina’s five-run rally with a two-run, walk-off home run in the 10th inning of Friday’s 2026 season opener as Catamount baseball

High School Round Up: February 13, 2026

(WLOS)Girls Basketball:A.C. Reynolds 57, Asheville 38 (F)Avery County 46, Hendersonville 26 (F)McDowell 63, Freedom 36 (F)Murphy 66, Rosman 21 (F)North buncomb

Alex Raburn Picks Up First Win as Head Coach in Doubleheader Split with St. Bonaventure

Interim Head Coach Alex Raburn earned his first win as Bulldog skipper at Greenwood Field on Friday (Feb. 13), as UNC Asheville Baseball split its Opening Day t

10 wins, 18 straight top-fives: 19-year-old Connor Zilisch brings major buzz to Daytona

As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for the Daytona 500, the focus is shifting toward a new face in a sport where household names rarely change.

Hamlin returns to the Daytona 500 seeking normalcy after father’s death

Denny Hamlin returns to Daytona seeking routine and focus as he starts his first season without his father, balancing grief with competitiveness after a year.

Drivers welcome return to NASCAR’s Chase format as Daytona 500 week begins

NASCAR’s offseason lull is officially over, replaced by a sprint toward Sunday’s Daytona 500 as teams settle into the final days before the 68th Daytona 500.

NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell talks state of the sport for Daytona 500 preparations

NASCAR is officially back on track this week as teams return to Daytona International Speedway to prepare for the 68th running of the Daytona 500.

Drivers, storylines, and season stakes take center stage at 2026 Daytona 500 Media Day

NASCAR drivers gathered Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway for 2026 Daytona 500 Media Day, offering early insight as Speedweeks begins.

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